Lively sessions of learning and rehearsing a colourful music mix from Eastern Europe and the Balkans, in straight and ‘weird’ time-signatures, from folk and Romani traditions. We study various songs and pieces, famous ‘must-play’ tunes as well as unknown and rare treasures.

 

Here some videos from the Balkan Ensembles debut performance, 17th March 17 at the City University: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNCsSjIb8A45I88dVjw1unr_0YA81ttWZ

 

Summer term 2019 sessions start on

Tuesday the 23rd April 2019.

Although it is a weekly progressing class, you can start any time ...

 

Location: Bethnal Green, Chapel behind the Gallery Cafe,

Old Ford Road, E2 9PL

Please get in touch for precise details:

gundulagruen@gmail.com.

 

The course is suitable for singers and instruments of any shape, range and tuning, including plucked strings. We have a piano, so up to 2 pianists can attend. Guitarists/bassists and other accompaniment instrumentalists are welcome as long as they are happy to focus on the above. PERCUSSION is very welcome, please get in touch for details.

 

The initial teaching is by ear, sheet music and helpful links for all will be distributed electronically throughout the course. Intermediate to advanced level.

 

The course is ongoing. You can join any time - please get in touch for

mid-term starter fees and catch-up music packs.

 

Fees:

• £115 for 11 classes (1 term) regular online booking

• or pay in 2 installments of £60

 

please email for more discounts and mid-term start

 

Click here to book and pay for the coming term - mid-term starters please get in touch